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SD05 SYA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,988 mi
Last recorded90,988 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 SYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,988 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s + o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,506 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s + o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,297 miles

corrosion in progres

Fail 29 Mar 2018 89,276 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emission not tested (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s headlights off aim +off pattern lights are dirty and not showing light output (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s front tyres inner edges bold (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in progres

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,338 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,859 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,198 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 40,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,531 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,086 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SD05 SYA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD05 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD05 SYA registered?

SD05 SYA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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